Mercedes-Benz B-Class W245 Front Right O/S Door Trim Molding Strip Polar Silver

Mercedes-Benz B-Class W245 Front Right O/S Door Trim Molding Strip Polar Silver is an original side trim component designed for installation on the front right door of this model. The molding in Pure Silver Metallic - 900 color ensures stylistic consistency of the bodywork while providing practical protection for the door edge. This solution is particularly useful for post-accident repairs, bodywork and paint corrections, and restoring the vehicle's factory appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696903462-PS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696903462
• Substitutable numbers: A1696903462, A 169 690 34 62, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Pure Silver Metallic - 900
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and fitment

The presented molding is a component from the Door upholstery group, designed specifically for the front right door in the Mercedes B-Class W245 generation. The vehicle placement is clearly defined, which facilitates part selection during body repairs and minimizes the risk of installation errors. The product comes from a dismantling process, ensuring it retains the factory shapes, mounts, and geometry characteristic of original components from this brand.

Color and body aesthetics

The finish in Pure Silver Metallic - 900 allows for an aesthetic match to the bodywork in the same color, without the need for additional painting or with minimal corrective work. The metallic coating harmonizes well with the side line of the W245, emphasizing the characteristic door contours and maintaining consistency with other decorative elements. This is particularly important during partial vehicle repair, when only one molding is replaced and the rest of the body remains in the original paint.

Protective and functional role

The door molding serves not only an aesthetic but also a practical role. It protects the door surface against minor impacts, parking scratches, and mechanical damage in the lower side zone. The properly profiled construction helps reduce the risk of dents and paint chips, which in the long run translates into easier maintenance of the bodywork in good visual condition. Using an original molding allows for maintaining factory fitment with the door sheet metal and adjacent trim elements.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the door molding retains mounting parameters consistent with the factory Mercedes specification, while optimizing repair costs. It is a sensible choice for maintenance repairs when the priority is a combination of correct fit, original build quality, and a favorable price compared to a new element. The used component also allows for reducing the environmental footprint by reusing functional body parts.

Installation recommendations and part number selection

Before installation, it is recommended to verify the compatibility of the molding with the specific equipment version and vehicle year, based on manufacturer markings and catalog data. Selection by part numbers and interchangeable numbers facilitates matching the element to a specific door configuration, which is particularly important in the case of differences resulting from facelifts or equipment variants. Professional installation will allow for maintaining the correct side line of the body and the durability of the mounting over a long period of use.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as door panels, decorative trims, or additional moldings, check the available parts in the Mercedes door upholstery category.

When planning broader service work, it is also worth checking out expert materials on the cost-effectiveness of using aftermarket components – practical tips, cost analyses, and selection procedures based on identification numbers can be found in the article Why it is worth buying used gearboxes and engines – facts instead of myths.